🇪🇸 How to say

“place” in Spanish

lugar
Illustration of "place" in a Spanish cultural setting
A traveler stands on a hill overlooking a sun-drenched Spanish village, consulting a map to find the perfect spot to watch the sunset. The view shows a clear, specific place where the red-tiled roofs gather around a small plaza.

Usage note

Lugar is a very common and versatile word for any physical location, from a city to a specific spot in a room. It's neutral and used in all contexts, much like 'place' in English.

Examples

  • Este es un lugar hermoso.

    This is a beautiful place.

  • ¿Conoces un lugar para comer?

    Do you know a place to eat?

  • Mi lugar favorito es la playa.

    My favorite place is the beach.

Quick check

What does "lugar" mean?

  • A. place
  • B. group
  • C. government
  • D. woman

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